Andam is 19 years old. He came to Denmark 2 years ago. His father and mother were both killed. He managed to flee. « I worked with my dad in his company. We built houses for the American Soldiers ». 60 – 80 Iraqi refugees, whose asylum applications have been rejected, seek in May 2009 shelter in the Church of Brorson. Some have been in Denmark for up to 10 years.

Sarhang is 27 years old. He came to Denmark 6 years ago. His mother and father have residence permit in Denmark and live outside the refugee center. He wishes to live with his familly. But was denied asylum by the Danish authorities. 60 – 80 Iraqi refugees, whose asylum applications have been rejected, seek in May 2009 shelter in the Church of Brorson.

Hazar and wife. 60 – 80 Iraqi refugees, whose asylum applications have been rejected, seek in May 2009 shelter in the Church of Brorson. Some have been in Denmark for up to 10 years. Human rights organizations, the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR have asked the government to allow them to stay on a humanitarian basis.

Hassan and his wife are living in an asylum center since they came to denmark 8 years ago. Hassan is now 72 years old, he suffers from dementia. 60 – 80 Iraqi refugees, whose asylum applications have been rejected, seek in May 2009 shelter in the Church of Brorson. Some have been in Denmark for up to 10 years. Human rights organizations, the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR have asked the government to allow them to stay on a humanitarian basis.

Mahabat is 28 years old. She came to Denmark 10 years ago and have been living with her mother, sisters and brothers for several years in different asylum centers, moving from one center to another. They have all been refused residence permits in Denmark. Mahabat is now married and have 2 children. Mahabats husband and their 2 sons have temporary residence permits in Denmark. 60 – 80 Iraqi refuggees, whose asylum applications have been rejected, seek in May 2009 shelter in the Church of Brorson .